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Mental illness misperceptions have run wild in the wake of the latest mass shooting in Parkland, Florida. Here are the Top 4 misperceptions of mass shootings and mental illness. Common Misperceptions Mass shootings by people with serious mental illness represent the most significant relationship between gun violence and mental illness....

April 26, 2017 Posted By: Zecharia GilbertActionActionComments are off for this post

May is Mental Health Month and how is Congress celebrating? By trying to decimate mental health coverage in America. This week, there is a vote expected in the House on the amended American Health Care Act (AHCA). If this bill passes, millions of Americans will lose mental health coverage or...

December 7, 2016 Posted By: Zecharia GilbertActionActionComments are off for this post

CEL-E-BRATE GOOD TIMES… COME ON! If you happened to listen closely enough, you might have heard our cheering just outside of DC as the Senate passed H.R. 34 (mental health and criminal justice reform) on Dec.7th by an astounding vote of 94-5. This victory is because of the power of your voice,...

November 10, 2016 Posted By: Zecharia GilbertActionActionComments are off for this post

Mental illness is still being denied by insurers at more than 2 times the rate of physical illness. People aren’t getting the mental health care they need when they need it. Mental Health Reform, S. 2680, will help. But, time is running out. Take 2 minutes on Tuesday, November 15th....